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| | Splendid Villa with Swimming pool - Quinta dos Bernardos Near Estoril in 55 acre private estate | Villa for for 4 - 8 persons 4 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Large living room, Conservatory, Independent modern kitchen Swimming pool Surface area: 220m2 Rental rates: €1400-€2200 per week for 6 to 8 persons | | Check Prices |
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Cascais local beach | Location
The villa is situated by the village of Manique - 5km from Estoril, 6km from Cascais and Sintra and 20km from Lisbon. The spacious villa is within a private country estate, 10 to 15 minutes from the best beaches and golf courses west of Lisbon. Ideal for a family vacation or for up to four adult couples, guests can enjoy the beautiful grounds - 14 acres of mature gardens, a 400-tree orchard and a 40 acre wooded and grassland valley – which are a paradise for children to play in and perfect for long walks. The Cascais Marina, with its boats, restaurants and buzzing night-life is a 20 minute drive. |
The owners - an Anglo-Portuguese family - live in the main house all year round and pride themselves in welcoming their guests. They speak English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The villa is decorated with contemporary art and they are slowly creating a site specific sculpture garden within the property. The owners are delighted to recommend restaurants and shops, and to give any directions, information or local hints to make guests’ stay more enjoyable. The 20 x 7.5m swimming pool is shared with the owners and provides a refreshing break for hot days in a beautiful setting. Satellite TV, BBQ, winter heating, and daily cleaning (1.5h) are also provided. | | Guests are welcome to pick the fruit when in season and enjoy the contemporary art sculpture garden, exhibiting works collected over the years by artists including Susana Solano, Rui Chafes and Lluis Hortalá. Children love the freedom and open spaces of the 'Quinta'; running around, discovering different areas in the woods and orchards, or playing on the lawns. | The villa is heated in winter and the beautiful fireplace provides additional comfort and atmosphere. | Beaches The villa is surrounded by many beaches, all with different characteristics. To name a few, Cascais and Estoril beaches have quiet waters. World famous Guincho beach offers a wilder panorama with waves and surf. Praia da Adraga offers beautiful shelter on windy days. Golf Information Ideally located for those seeking a golf holiday, five of Portugal’s finest golf courses are within a 15 minute drive. See our golf section for specially priced golf passports. Check Prices |
Quinta dos Bernardos - Surface area : 220 m2
Built as guest accommodation for the main house, the villa was designed to afford privacy and comfort for house guests, a tradition which continues to this day. With its own entrance gate, the villa is quiet, tastefully furnished and decorated with some fine paintings and objets d’art. | The living room is spacious and airy, with seating and dining areas for eight and working fireplace; the large kitchen is fully equipped; a guest toilet is accessed from the living room; and a Outside there is a large table for 'al fresco' meals, a barbecue and wooden furniture. There are 4 spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, desk, seating area and built-in wardrobes. |
Getting there and around
Two hours flight from most European cities and seven from New York, the villa is reached by car from Lisbon Airport in 30 minutes. A car is essential for this holiday as there is no public transport to the Villa. Two minutes from the local village of Manique, the villa is only a quarter hour’s drive from the beautiful coastal towns of Estoril and Cascais. World heritage Sintra with its historic palaces and castle, stunning walks and drives along its forested mountain slopes is a similar distance. Lisbon is 20 minutes by motorway. The Estoril, Beloura and Penha Longa championship golf courses are nearby - as are many beaches, including world famous Guincho. There is plenty to see and enjoy, with pretty villages, country houses and palaces in the locality. Good restaurants abound, and there is a wealth of good music, dance and art in Lisbon with a number of festivals nearer at hand, especially in the summer. English language films show in all the cinemas and there are two large shopping malls nearby, and numerous supermarkets. |
Amenities for Quinta dos Bernardos
4 Bedrooms - sleeping arrangements: 4 spacious bedrooms with 2 single beds, en-suite bathroom, desk, seating area and built-in wardrobes
5 Bathrooms: Living Area: Kitchen: Outside: Private large patio garden, with furniture, dining area, barbecue. Large swimming pool 20 x 7.5m 55 acre private estate, with lawn areas, orchard, woods and sculpture garden Car parking area
Other: Iron, Ironing board Wireless internet access
Services
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For further information or to book please e-mail: manique@sol-domus.com specifying the number of people and your required dates. | |
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